Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 17, 2025
Site of significant palaeontological discovery in Golden Gate Highlands National Park set to become an exciting addition to South Africa’s worldclass tourism offering. The Department of Tourism, in partnership with South African National Parks and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 12, 2025
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per day while demanding high-value...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 2, 2025
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed South Africa’s travel and tourism sector is projected to reach a major milestone this year, set to support more jobs than ever before, but wider data points to a sector still...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 29, 2025
In an industry built on connection, The Fine Collection’s 60 Minute Virtual Workshop proves that one hour is all it takes to open doors to new business. theplannerguru had the opportunity to attend the May 2025 edition of this dynamic monthly...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 21, 2025
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) has launched a new report at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba that challenges how global tourism trends are understood and where they started. “Africa doesn’t need to catch up with global tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2025
One of the world’s most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage with accolades at two global film festivals, with Bone Shark Island and Come and Find Me both showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life and tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 15, 2025
On May 14, 2025, SATSA officially launched ‘101 Adventures’ – a new toolkit and five category-specific Codes of Good Practice, marking another milestone in the industry’s journey towards global best practices and enhanced safety standards. Speaking...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 13, 2025
The 16th edition of the Cableway Charity Challenge showed again that people love supporting a good cause while at the same time enjoying the natural beauty of Table Mountain. The fundraising target for this year was easily beaten, and more...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 8, 2025
Reports of travellers being denied entry at U.S. ports of entry have sparked international concern – and for South African corporates, they’ve triggered renewed discussions around a long-standing blind spot: employees making business travel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 27, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has embarked on a special outreach programme to Ghana from March 26-28 to strengthen tourism partnerships and promote cultural exchange between the two nations. As part of the outreach programme, Minister de...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 21, 2025
Spartan SME Finance and SATSA, the Voice of Inbound Tourism, have announced a strategic partnership to unlock growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. This collaboration aims to support businesses...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 19, 2025
Good news in South Africa’s airline industry has been hard to come by in recent years – but that’s finally changing. After a turbulent period, the skies are opening up again. Passenger numbers are climbing, flights are fuller, and confidence in air...
